Police said the same bank was robbed in a similar way about 10am on September 13, and they believe the two robberies are linked.

The man who allegedly robbed the bank was described on both occasions as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 40s or 50s, with weathered skin, short facial hair, short dark brown hair, about 175cm tall with a slim build.

On Thursday the man was seen wearing dark coloured long pants, a long-sleeved navy blue work shirt, white running shoes, dark sunglasses and a white and blue "trucker" style baseball cap.

On September 13 the man was seen wearing blue jeans, a mushroom coloured long-sleeved jacket, a straw hat and bag.